As the United States grapples with the removal of statues from public squares, the process often feels chaotic to the casual observer. It is this very volatility that inspired Roger Lewis, curator o…
Hotelier stories of old inn on Captiva begin benefit series for Ding
The 21st annual “Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series opens Thursday, Jan. 22, with Tony Lapi, longtime innkeeper at the histo…
Simon Bound, former Global Director of Research at Morgan Stanley, will speak on Russia, Ukraine and the echoes of history on Friday, March 6 at 4:30 p.m. Boca Grande Community Ctr., 131 First St. W…
The Island School PTO will host its 10th Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.
“This special event brings together our community, businesses…
Step into a world of storytelling, creativity and community. This year’s festival brings a hand-picked lineup of films that will inspire, entertain and spark meaningful conversations. Dive deeper in…
BY ELAINE SKYPALA, ROYAL PALM PLAYERS
When Agatha Christie wrote this thrilling murder mystery, she would never have guessed that The Mousetrap would become the longest-running play in history…
Do you want to learn how to use your smartphone to create incredible photos?
The Boca Grande Camera Club is pleased to announce a presentation to be given by noted photographer and scientist Meli…
Lee County Library System will welcome more than two dozen authors to its 27th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Fort Myers. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. readers of a…
History enthusiasts and literary lovers are in for a riveting afternoon on Tuesday, Jan. 14, as New York Times bestselling author Sonia Purnell visits the Boca Grande Community Center to deliver a s…
Marisa Bass on public art and monuments
Marisa Bass, Professor of Art History, will speak on “The Monument’s End, Public Art and Modern Republic” on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the Boca Gr…
